Arbury Primary School vs St Laurence Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 870 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbury Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
380 students
St Laurence Catholic Primary School
Cambridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | Arbury Primary School Cambridge, East of England | St Laurence Catholic Primary School Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1259 of 1,872 | #888 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10348 of 15,697 | #7303 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 380 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 40.3% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.arbury.cambs.sch.uk | www.stlaurence.cambs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Laurence Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.2 vs 39.0).
- •Arbury Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •St Laurence Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 3%).
- •Arbury Primary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 216.
- •Arbury Primary School is a local authority school while St Laurence Catholic Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arbury Primary School better than St Laurence Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Laurence Catholic Primary School ranks higher (53.2 vs 39.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arbury Primary School and St Laurence Catholic Primary School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arbury Primary School: 380. St Laurence Catholic Primary School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arbury Primary School and St Laurence Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Arbury Primary School is 1259th of 1,872 and St Laurence Catholic Primary School is 888th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).